What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Techs / Mental Health Specialists - Inpatient position at FHE Health?

Job Description

Who We Are :

FHE Health (“FHE”) is a dually accredited (CARF and JOINT) licensed behavioral healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for First Responders suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We specialize in addictive disorders, and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. We employ a team of highly qualified, compassionate individuals who share in the desire to serve this vulnerable population. We provide innovative treatment by treating not just the mind and the behaviors, but by treating the BRAIN itself through our cutting-edge neuro-rehabilitative services.

We have been voted as “Top Work Places” eight years in a row!

What Are We Looking For?

Behavioral Health Techs / Mental Health Specialists with experience working in behavioral health, and addiction / substance abuse treatment facility is preferred. The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services to mental health patients and is a participating member of the collaborative interdisciplinary treatment team to help assist in the mental health care of the people served.

This position is full-time for inpatient campus. The schedule will reflect (3) 12-hour shifts - 7 : 00 AM to 7 : 30 PM or 7 : 00 PM to 7 : 30 AM.

Qualifications :

Experience working in a mental health institution or psychiatric facility preferred
Experience working with diverse patient populations
Certification as a Behavioral Health Tech or Mental Health Specialist
Associates or Bachelor's degree in psychology preferred but not required
Excellent working in an outpatient mental health setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Current CPR Certification or must be obtained
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training or must be obtained
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Be at least 21 years of age to drive company vehicles, if required

Essential Job Functions include :

Assists the nursing staff in the responsibility for day-to-day processing of new admissions in triage in a timely and efficient manner.

Serves as a support for patients entering treatment in the facility.

Observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the patients in and outside the campus, and circulates throughout the treatment center’s facility.

Assists patient’s daily activities and ADL’s, as needed.

Acts as a liaison between patients and treatment team, documenting pertinent observations to support treatment team and assist the patient.

Recognizes and responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions.

Supervises patients while they are unpacking / packing

Maintains orderly conduct of patients, ensuring the safety of all patients.

Conducts searches of patient property and removes all contraband.

Observes urinalysis exams.

Transport patients to and from the emergency room and / or doctor’s appointments when necessary using company vehicle.

Responsibilities :

Observes patients and maintains a visible presence while circulating throughout the facility

Recognizes and responds to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions

Encourages and ensures patients participate to the treatment program / groups as scheduled

Acts as a liaison between patients and treatment team, documenting pertinent observations to support treatment team and assist the patient

Transports patient to and from appointments and recreational activities using the company vehicle

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